This is going to be a wicked fun tutorial on a tattoo design that I know almost all of you recognize. Without further ado, I will now be teaching you "how to draw an anchor step by step". I mean think about it, why doesn't anyone have a tutorial on an anchor? The anchor is a very, very popular design that many people have inked on their bodies including men and women. But let's forget about the tattoo anchor for a minute and talk about what an anchor is and actually does. Even though this is a no brainer Q&A type of thing, I still like talking about certain things that interest me. An anchor is of course a tool that is used in ships, and large boats. Sailors use these hunks of iron to keep their vessels in one position for long periods of time. If a ship is going to staying idol for long, long periods, than a mooring will be used instead. A ship is attached to an anchor by the rode which is usually made from chain, cable, line, or even a combination of all three objects in one. Obviously anchors of the early days where probably nothing more than big rocks or small boulders that were twined with rope. There is so many different types of anchors in existence. There is a hook style anchor which is best for bottoms that are dense with rocks, kelp, coral and hard sand. Another type of anchor is a plough. These tools are designed to bury themselves in the ocean surface that is rich with soft mud and or rock. Other anchor designs are the flukes and drogues. I guess you can say that there is an anchor for all different needs. I think you guys will like this tutorial because it shows you a cool way to learn "how to draw an anchor". I've included a slithering serpent as well because sailors are sometimes referred to as snakes. Have fun guys and keep up the good work. Join me next time for more drawing fun!

How to Draw an Anchor

STEP 1.

This first step n how to draw an anchor is very easy. First draw a small circle shape for the ring hole or shackle. Then draw a complete cross and at the bottom of the vertical line draw a half circle or crescent shaped line. Lastly draw a squiggle line for the snakes body and then add the shape of the snakes head.

STEP 2.

Now you will draw out the shape and design of the anchor's hook. As you can see the two ends are spear tipped. Once that is done draw the shape of the shaft.

STEP 3.

Thicken the circle shape and then draw the top part of the anchor's design as you see here. Once that is complete you can start sketching out the shape and style of the snakes body.

STEP 4.

You will now start sketching out the rest of the shape of the anchor and then draw the hole at the tip. Next continue to draw the shape of the snake including the mouth. When that is done you will draw the detailing and defining lines that make up the anchor's texture.

STEP 5.

All you have to do here for your last drawing step is draw a vertical line inside the anchors shaft, and then finish sketching out your snake including the fangs, mouth tissue and tongue. Erase all the guidelines and shapes and then that is it!

STEP 6.

Here is your anchor when you are all done. Color it in and you have just learned "how to draw an anchor step by step".

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